Festival Account Executive – National Cocktail Business – Up to £35k (pro rata) – Travel required

A true passion for outstanding liquid…

I am very excited to be working exclusively with a leading and well-established cocktail business to support in the growth of their team.

This company has been on a fantastic journey and continues to expand into the future.

 This company has a thirst for the remarkable and has a big sales strategy leading into 2026, meaning YOU will be at the forefront of all opportunities.

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Festival Account Executive to support the growth of their drinks brand across the UK events and festival landscape.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys working closely with partners and customers, and is passionate about delivering exceptional drinks experiences at live events.

This role is based on a 6 month contract and will require festival attendance and weekend work! This role could lead to a full time opportunity with this epic business.

Company Benefits

• Competitive package and a profit share bonus scheme
• Fantastic car allowance including 45p per mile allowance.
• Top of the range private health care along with a subsidized GYM membership
• Lunch allowance daily
• Progression, training and growth from your line manager, one of the leaders in Senior sales.

The Festival Account Executive responsibilities:

• Attend selected festivals and events to represent the brand and support customers on site.
• Liaise with event organisers and operators to forecast, order, and manage stock deliveries for events.
• Support customers in delivering high-quality drinks through staff training, menu support, and drinks development.
• Work closely with the internal sales team and partner agencies to ensure successful event activations.
• Provide on-site operational support during events, including equipment setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Manage the events pipeline calendar and coordinate equipment logistics across multiple events.
• Support the development of new business opportunities within the festivals and live events sector.
• Onboard new event partners, including creating menus, defining serves, and providing training support.
• Assist in building a year-round events programme, including identifying opportunities during the winter season.
• Build strong relationships across the events and festival industry while providing feedback and insights to the wider business.

The ideal Festival Account Executive Candidate:

• Passionate about the drinks industry, live events, and hospitality.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple events and logistics simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced festival environments.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willing to travel and work flexible hours during peak festival periods.
  
  Ambitious and driven on all areas of sales and client development
• Strong communication skills – able to work in a team or independently.
• A natural entrepreneur and a thirst for new experiences.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mark at COREcruitment / mark@corecruitment.com

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